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Description
A child tries to fall asleep by counting sheep and sees a variety of interesting animals before the wooly visitors show up.
Quick Summary
In this gentle bedtime story, a young child struggles to fall asleep and attempts the classic technique of counting sheep, but encounters a parade of other interesting animals appearing first before the wooly visitors finally show up. The book explores bedtime routines, imagination, and the soothing ritual of trying to calm down for sleep. If your kid likes "The Going to Bed Book" by Sandra Boynton, they'll love this similar cozy, sleep-themed picture book with its predictable pattern and comforting ending. This book is ideal for children in kindergarten through third grade, particularly those around ages 5-7, who are beginning readers at a first-grade reading level Looking for Alaska a short, reassuring story.